Making a profit in the face of increasing resistance to drenches
For the last 15 plus years the sheep industry has faced the reality that resistance of internal parasites to anthelmintics was going to eventually limit the effectiveness of this tool. It started with...
View ArticleIs your pet safe to swim in our local rivers?
During the warm weather, the river becomes one of the most popular places for people and their canine companions to cool down. Unfortunately, in the Manawatu many waterways have toxic algae...
View ArticleDangers of heat stroke
Summer is a fun time for all, but the heat can be lethal to our pets. We really hope that knowing how to avoid heatstroke and being more aware of the risk factors and warning signs will help prevent...
View ArticleThiamine deficiency in calves
Thiamine deficiency in young stock. What it is, why does it happen, signs to look for and options for treatment and prevention. The disease is known by many names, but alas are all the same. You may...
View ArticleLepto 4-Way®: Survey Update
During the last winter we started using the new Lepto 4-Way® vaccine in dairy herds to provide protection for you, your staff and ourselves against the recently recognised Lepto strain, Pacifica....
View ArticleClostridial protection in your cattle, Covexin® 10
In recent times we have been called to postmortem predominantly younger cattle that have died suddenly, and the findings are similar, a rapidly decomposing carcass, lots of gas and a terrible smell...
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Sheep Flock Productivity
Trace element supplementation in cattle at critical times is now common practice, particularly in dairy herds, even when blood or liver levels are within the normal range. The most researched product...
View ArticlePerennial ryegrass staggers
This seasonal condition is caused by lolitrem, a fungal toxin that’s produced by an endophyte fungus found in ryegrass pastures. Ryegrass staggers is therefore different from “staggers” in cows, which...
View ArticleFacial eczema – all you need to know
We have compiled a list of information on facial eczema, frequently asked questions, how we can help you prevent and manage the risk of facial eczema and what your preventative plan should include....
View ArticleFacial Eczema Risk Bulletin
Welcome to our Facial Eczema Spore Count Bulletin for 2025 – this article will be updated each week, so please revisit to see what the spore count is in your area. for week ended 17 January 2025...
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